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KM51 BWM

2001 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,897 mi
Last recorded104,897 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 740102,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 BWM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 104,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 97,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,179 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,226 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,899 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,743 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,762 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyre worn on inner edges and starting to go out of shape

nearside front tyre cracked and split on inner wall

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,869 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 67,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,945 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,955 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 44,851 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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KM51 BWM is a 2001 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 102,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM51 BWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM51 BWM registered?

KM51 BWM is a 2001 BMW 740, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KM51 BWM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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